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How do I know my financial advisor is legitimate? ›

To Search for a Licensed Investment Advisor:

You can use FINRA's BrokerCheck database to research the background and experience of financial brokers, advisers and firms. You also can check if an investment adviser is registered with the SEC.

[7] According to rule 203A-2(c) of the Advisers Act, a newly formed investment adviser may register with the SEC at the time of its formation if there is a “reasonable expectation” that the investment adviser will become eligible for SEC registration within one hundred and twenty (120).

All information filed by advisers on Form ADV is available on IAPD, except for certain personal identifying information. The IAPD website is available 24 hours a day, free of charge. Investors can also call the SEC's toll-free investor assistance line at (800) 732-0330 for help.

Visit FINRA BrokerCheck or call FINRA at (800) 289-9999. Or, visit the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) website. Also, contact your state securities regulator. Check SEC Action Lookup tool for formal actions that the SEC has brought against individuals.

The final rule changes this provision and requires “a website, mobile application, or similar digital platform through which the investment adviser provides digital investment advisory services on an ongoing basis to more than one client (except during temporary technological outages of a de minimis duration).” With ...

Exceptions: When Foreclosure Can Begin Sooner

The 120-day rule doesn't apply in the following situations: If the borrower violated a due-on-sale clause.

The de minimis exemption refers to the threshold below which certain small-scale transactions or activities are exempt from regulation or taxation. Advisors should take note of this rule to ensure compliance with regulations, assess which transactions or activities they will have to report and avoid penalties.

Edward Jones serves as an investment advice fiduciary at the plan level and provides educational services at both the plan and participant levels, if applicable.

How do most people find their financial advisor? ›

Finding a financial advisor typically involves steps such as getting recommendations from trusted people, checking an advisor's background, and inquiring about their fees.

RIAs must act as fiduciaries, meaning that they must act in clients' best interests and avoid any conflict of interest concerning products and services offered to them.

A BrokerCheck report for a brokerage firm contains: A summary section that provides a brief overview of the firm and its background. A firm profile that describes where and when the firm was established and lists the people and organizations that own controlling shares or directly influence the firm's daily operations.

A registration and employment history section that includes a summary of the broker's full employment history for the last 10 years both within and outside the securities industry, as well as a list of any registered securities firms at which the broker is or was previously registered.

Having academic and professional training and education is a good indicator that your advisor is plugged into the world of finance and understands its complexities. Additional credentials, such as the CFP or CFA designation can give you further confidence that your advisor has undergone rigorous professional education.